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#12 Copy utility configuration practices from NetBeans

Next_Release_(example)
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Jens Radtke
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2013-01-02
2012-08-19
boen_robot
No

For most PHP stuff, NetBeans has a certain scheme that IMHO makes configuration as painless as possible. Namely, when you need to select an executable:

  • The executable's standard name is searched automatically in the PATH environment variable, and if only one is found, it is automatically filled in.
  • There is a "Search" button that opens a dialog that lets you see all found candidates on the PATH, and select the one you really want.
  • The text field is writable, allowing you to manually edit the path to the executable if you're inclined to.
  • There's a "Browse" button that basically acts as the current "change" button.

It would be nice if this plugin adopts this same system for its executables. In cases where PHPCS and PHPMD are already installed and available on the PATH, they should instantly be used.

Discussion

  • Jens Radtke

    Jens Radtke - 2012-08-19

    You're right, I'm not sure but I thought there was already an "path autodetect" included. I didn't have enought time over the last months, I hope I can bring some new features at september.
    Thanks for your input.

     

  • Jens Radtke

    Jens Radtke - 2013-01-02
    • status: pending --> closed
    • milestone: --> Next_Release_(example)
     

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